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  • The Love Essex newsletter giveaway

    Take part in the Love Essex newsletter giveaway by answering one question in a quick and simple survey. Please read the full Love Essex newsletter giveaway competition notice and Terms and Conditions . If you wish to unsubscribe from our newsletter at any time, please click the "Manage my preferences or unsubscribe" link at the bottom of our newsletters. You need to be age 16 and over and live in Essex to take part in this survey. Essex County Council (ECC) is the... More
    Opened 17 February 2026

  • Peer Support - Face to Face - February 24th 2026

    We hope that you can join us for our first face‑to‑face IV Volunteer Peer Support Catch‑Up of the year, this is the revised date: 📅 Tuesday 24th February 2026 📍 The Halfway House, CM13 3LL, link here: Halfway House Brentwood ⏰ From 6:00pm - 8:00pm This will be a relaxed opportunity to connect with other IVs, share experiences, offer mutual support, and enjoy a catch up. Whether you’re new to the role or have been volunteering for a while,... More

  • AI in Public Services - Your Thoughts

    How are you feeling about AI being used in public services? Concerned? Hopeful? Sceptical? Positive? Tell us! More

  • Climate Action Plan and Annual Report Launch

    Essex County Council (ECC) is pleased to announce the launch of the new Climate Action Plan 2025–2028 , alongside our Annual Report 2025. The new Climate Action Plan sets out ECC’s commitments to delivering Essex’s sustainability targets over the next three years. It tracks the progress of climate initiatives introduced in previous plans that are still underway, while also outlining new actions beginning in the 2025 financial year. The Annual Report highlights the progress... More
    Opened 3 February 2026

  • 8 - 12 CICC Zoo Trip

    8-12 CICC Zoo Trip 30th March 2026 More
    Opened 3 February 2026

  • Maldon Zoo & Picnic IV group event

    We’re excited to invite you to our next Independent Visitor group activity — a fun day out at Maldon Zoo! 📅 Date: Saturday 14th March ⏰ Meet Time: 11:00am 📍 Location: Maldon Zoo (meeting point will be just outside the entrance) We’ll spend some time exploring the zoo together, and afterwards we’ll have a picnic and catch‑up. Please bring a packed lunch and anything you’d like for a comfy picnic. IVs will have free entry when attending with... More

  • Learning from 'Laura'- Domestic Abuse Related Death Review

    Learning from 'Laura'- Domestic Abuse Related Death Review Wednesday 11th March 2026, 9.30am-12.30pm, Chelmsford in person. There are limited spaces available and we close the booking for this event when full. Overview The event will explore key themes from a recent DARDR to improve awareness and inform practice. Target audience: Frontline workers and managers – those working with victims, families and perpetrators of domestic abuse within Southend, Essex &... More
    Opened 29 January 2026

  • Ely House Post Move Survey 2026

    This short survey is your opportunity to share your thoughts on the recent office redesign at Ely House. This follows an extensive consultation process which looked at ways of improving the working environment at Ely House. More information on the improvements can be found here at " You Said, We Did ". Whether you’re in the office every day or just occasionally, your views are important. The survey only takes between five and ten minutes to complete. Your responses will... More

  • CPC Your Feedback is Important (young people)

    We have promised to listen to young people and involve them in decisions which affect them. To make sure we are getting it right, please fill in this form and tell us your views. This form will be used by your social worker and child protection conference chair to make sure your views are listened to. More
    Opened 12 January 2026

  • CPC Koala and Panda feedback children

    Hello! I'm Koala and I have a social worker just like you. My social worker, Panda, is very good at listening and knows what's important to me. This booklet is to help you share your feelings. We can complete it together! More
    Opened 12 January 2026

  • Castle Point Flats residents feedback survey

    This survey is designed to gather residents thoughts about the recent improvements made to the waste and recycling services in your block of flats. We’d love to hear your thoughts on how the improvements have gone and how you’ve found using your recycling bag and food caddy. There are no right or wrong answers so please be honest with your views. Please read the Essex County Council privacy notice (Privacy: Environment and transport services) before starting this survey. More

  • Essex Joint Health and Wellbeing Strategy (2026-29) Consultation

    Essex Joint Health and Wellbeing Strategy (2026-29) Consultation What is this about? We want everyone in Essex to live healthy, happy lives. To help make that happen, local councils, the NHS and community organisations work together on a plan called the Health and Wellbeing Strategy. This plan sets out what we should focus on to improve health and reduce unfair differences between communities. Health is not just about doctors and hospitals. Things like jobs, housing,... More
    Opened 8 December 2025

  • Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS) Assessment Service

    Introduction We are conducting an early market engagement exercise to gather feedback from potential providers on cost, assessment volume, mobilisation, future legislation, and preferred payment mechanisms for delivering Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS) assessment services. The intention is to go out to tender in early 2026, with a service start date by mid-2026. Both dates are tentative and should only be seen as indicative timelines subject to change based on... More
    Opened 28 November 2025

  • IV Volunteer New Year 2026 Thank You

    This is for all Independent Visitor Volunteers Please join us for a get together on Saturday 17th January 2026, at Lake View Tea Rooms near Witham, Essex from 15:00 - 17:00. Our thank you to all Independent Visitor volunteers who support the IV service. More

  • Essex County Council - Budget consultation 2026-27

    Essex County Council - Budget consultation 2026-27 Everyone’s Essex: Let’s Talk As Essex County Council shapes our financial plans for 2026/27 and beyond, we want to hear from local people about their views and values. To participate in the consultation, and to find out more about our financial plans, please click on the link below. Data protection Essex County Council fully complies with information legislation. If you would... More
    Opened 12 November 2025

  • Christmas Care Leaver Parent Fund (PHAB)

    Care Leaver Parent PHAB funding request form Personal advisers are invited to apply for up to £100 to support direct work with care leavers who are parents or who are becoming parents to support them to make festive memories with their children. More
    Opened 10 November 2025

  • Essex Integrated Local Flood Risk Management Strategy - Pre-Workshop Online Survey

    Essex Integrated Local Flood Risk Management Strategy Pre-Workshop Online Survey We are looking to take an integrated water management approach for the new Local Flood Risk Management Strategy for Essex, considering all forms of flood risk alongside water supply, sewerage/water quality issues and nature recovery. To achieve this, we need to work collaboratively. This short survey will help shape the agenda for some upcoming objective-setting workshops. It takes around 15... More

  • Business Events Survey 2025

    Essex County Council is conducting a survey to learn more about how your business or local authority is taking action to become more sustainable. More
    Opened 3 November 2025

  • Consultation on an All-Age Carers Strategy

    Listening to Carers – Your Experience Matters Consultation on an All-Age Carers Strategy We understand that being an unpaid carer comes with unique challenges, and your experiences matter. By completing this short survey, you’ll be helping us: Shape a new Carers Strategy based on what carers truly need. Improve support services based on real-life experiences. Raise awareness of the vital role carers have. ... More
    Opened 3 October 2025

  • Carbon Literacy and Water Literacy awards

    You are invited to Essex County Council's second Carbon Literacy awards ceremony at County Hall on 13 November at 14:30 until 16:30. At the ceremony you will receive a free framed copy of your Carbon Literacy or Water Literacy certificate (or both!), as well as hear from speakers and network with other accredited employees. The results of the Carbon Literacy and Water Literacy competition will also be announced at the ceremony. If you haven't already, enter the competition online... More
    Opened 2 October 2025

  • Essex Library Service Feedback - Freegal Music

    We hope you have been enjoying the services provided by Essex Library Service. We are extremely proud of our library service and the wide range of resources and support it offers. To ensure we continue to improve and enhance our services, we would greatly value your feedback. Please take a few minutes to fill out our short survey. More

  • Essex Libraries Online Offer Feedback - Transparent Language

    We hope you have been enjoying the services provided by Essex Library Service. We are extremely proud of our library service and the wide range of resources and support it offers. To ensure we continue to improve and enhance our services, we would greatly value your feedback. Please take a few minutes to fill out our short survey. More

  • Essex Libraries Online Offer Feedback - Driving Theory Test pro

    We hope you have been enjoying the services provided by Essex Library Service. We are extremely proud of our library service and the wide range of resources and support it offers. To ensure we continue to improve and enhance our services, we would greatly value your feedback. Please take a few minutes to fill out our short survey. More

  • School Funding Consultation 2026-27

    This consultation has been considered by Schools Forum and covers the following: The requirement to adhere to the Schools National Funding Formula (NFF), which has been approved by Schools Forum; and A transfer from the Schools Block to the High Needs Block, this has not been approved by Schools Forum and therefore Essex County Council is taking forward this element of the consultation. The consultation is for all primary and secondary schools, both... More
    Opened 29 September 2025

  • Independent Visitor Volunteer Training

    Thank you for providing information to support your attendance at Independent Visitor (IV) volunteer training. More

  • EPSMI training day evaluation 2025-2026 cohort

    Dear Delegates We wish to hear your views of the Educational Psychology Service Maths Intervention (EPSMI) training day. Your views are shared within the EPSMI Team only so that we can reflect on how to improve the training. More
    Opened 11 September 2025

  • Copy of CiCC 8-12 Legoland

    Legoland Trip for Children in Care (Aged 8–12) – 25th October Brick or Treat A fang-tastic Halloween event built just for kids! We’re excited to offer children in care aged 8–12 the opportunity to join the Children in Care Council for a fun-filled day at Legoland during their special Halloween event, Brick or Treat. Young people can attend with a family member, or we can support them to join one of our friendly groups—whatever suits their needs best. Transport will... More
    Opened 2 September 2025

  • Essex Library Service Blood Pressure Monitor Loan Scheme

    Thank you for borrowing a blood pressure monitor from one of our libraries and we hope that you had a positive experience. Your feedback is important to us and helps us make informed decisions about improvements. Please complete the form below to provide us with feedback. We are committed to protecting your privacy when you use our services. All your responses are private and confidential. To find out more about how we use information about you and how we protect your privacy please... More

  • Braintree District

    What are we Consulting on? Continuing services as they are now; or Redesigning services to better reflect how they are used (for example the days of operation; routes; the number of journeys and/or the timetable) or Returning some services to commercial operation. The outcome of the consultation may differ from the proposed changes specifically listed in the... More
    Opened 4 August 2025

  • Uttlesford District

    What are we Consulting on? Continuing services as they are now; or Redesigning services to better reflect how they are used (for example the days of operation; routes; the number of journeys and/or the timetable) or Returning some services to commercial operation. The outcome of the consultation may differ from the proposed changes specifically listed in the... More
    Opened 4 August 2025
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